Exchange programmes

Zuyd offers several interesting opportunities for international study exchange programmes, including the Erasmus+programme, the Magellan Exchange and bilateral exchange agreements with international partners.

For whom?

Exchange programmes are based on international agreements. In principle, only students of our partner universities can take part in these exchange programmes. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) guarantees academic recognition of your studies abroad by providing a smooth way of measuring and comparing your learning achievements, and transferring these to your home institution.

Erasmus+ is the European subsidy programme for education, youth and sport.

For whom?
Students selected by Zuyd's exchange partners will generally qualify for this exchange programme. The annual number of students to be exchanged is agreed on in a bilateral agreement. Once selected and admitted by Zuyd, you can apply for Erasmus funding through the Erasmus coordinator at your home institution. For a list of our exchange partners within the Erasmus network, check out our list of partners.

Duration
If you want to receive Erasmus funding, you will have to stay abroad for at least three months. If an internship is part of your study abroad experience, you should first study for three months and after this you can do your internship. The maximum stay abroad is twelve months.

Application
After having been selected for an exchange programme by your home institution, you have to apply at Zuyd:

If you want to take part in an exchange of one of the following programmes, please apply online:

European Studies

International Business

Oriental Languages and Communication

Translation and Interpreting

If you want to apply for exchange in one of the other programmes, you are requested to complete this application form (Word) and return it to the address mentioned in the form.

Application deadlines
1 June for the Fall semester and 1 October for the Spring semester.

Erasmus Charter
The Erasmus Charter for Higher Education 2014-2020 (pdf) provides the general framework for all European co-operation activities that higher education institutions may carry out within the Erasmus Programme. The Charter also sets out the fundamental principles and the minimum requirements underlying the Erasmus+ activities a higher education institution has to respect.

European Policy Statement
The European Policy Statement (pdf) sets out the overall Erasmus+ co-operation strategy of Zuyd University of Applied Sciences in relation to its mission statement, underlying its Erasmus+ co-operation plan as well as any other activities in the framework of the European lifelong learning programme.

Erasmus Student Network

The Erasmus Student Network is a non-profit international student organisation. Their mission is to represent international students, thus provide opportunities for cultural understanding and self-development.

The experience provides full immersion in the academic and social life of the Dutch culture. Participants not only gain global knowledge, develop cultural adaptability and increase their international awareness but also grow in maturity and self-awareness.

Magellan Exchange students may also be admitted to other study programmes, subject to certain conditions. Please contact Zuyd International Office for more information on these options.

Application
Detailed information about application is available on the Magellan Exchange website. Consult your study advisor and the Magellan coordinator of your home institution. When you are ready to apply, complete the online application.

Bilateral exchange agreements

Besides the Erasmus+ programme and the Magellan Exchange framework, Zuyd has a network of international partners. View the list (pdf) of Zuyd's other bilateral partners.

Interested?
Universities that are interested in cooperation with Zuyd can contact the Zuyd International Office.

Costs

Exchange students pay normal tuition and fees to their home instution as appropriate. Students are responsible for international airfare, passport and visa, room and board, textbooks, health insurance and personal expenses including leisure travel.

Staff mobility

Teaching and administrative staff of partner universities can also apply for an exchange at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences within the framework of these exchange programmes by submitting your request to the exchange coordinator at your own university.

Contact

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